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Reviews of Boyden House Inn B&B

3 out of 5
Boyden House Inn B&B
301 South 5th Street, Grand Haven, MI

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 571 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 571 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 571 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 571 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 571 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint bed and breakfast!
Our stay was great! Centrally located to the downtown area, walking distance to most! The beach is a little further but not too far! The beds were decent, and everything was clean! Keep in mind this house is a historic house and does come with its share of creaks and old decor. Shelly the host was very welcoming and helpful. All in all I would absolutely stay there again.
View from amber room out into the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shelly was an amazing host. Highly recommend staying here if ever in grand haven.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful outside but very shabby inside. Our room was a disaster--outdated furniture and bed, filthy carpet, broken down easy chairs, floor seriously slanting, walls needing paint, etc., etc. We will never stay there again and will not recommend it to our friends. Owner was understanding and cancelled remainder of our stay with no charge--that was the best part.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GORGEOUS, WELL-KEPT & WELL-RUN. SUPERIOR STAY!
I have a heavy background in architecture, restoration and historic preservation, plus I lived in Europe...and this is one of the best places I've ever stayed. It's absolutely gorgeous and super clean with plenty of places to relax and enjoy this historic property. The house was very quiet at night for a good nights sleep. The innkeeper is wonderful and makes your stay superior. LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I can't wait to return : )
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

gregg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted by the host at the front door. B&B is beautiful. Bed was comfortable and breakfast was very good. Grounds were well manicured. We will be booking a stay there again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was traveling through Grand Haven and chose The Boyden house as my overnight stay. This B&B has a lot of local history, is walking distance to downtown activities and convenient to access roads. Clean, kind, quiet, scenic. I will return when I get back to Grand Haven.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely victorian home! Our private patio, landscaping, breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and wonderfully refurbished 1872 home. Easy walking distance to downtown and the lighthouse and beach. First rate service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home and property! We stayed in the Safari Room...the entrance is through the library on the second floor. The bathroom is narrow but not a problem. We were able to enjoy breakfast outside...choice of porches and seating..there is also two dining rooms inside. The breakfast food was tasty...the food is brought to you...no choices, no coffee cakes, no buffet. Coffee is put out at 8am but there is another coffee station upstairs that is always available. Shelly, the hostess-manager, was very informative and helpful. In the evening you can sit outside and watch the neighborhood wildlife (a family of deer) come by for a brief visit! You can easily walk to everything...shopping, restaurants, beach, pier, art fairs, etc. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safari Den was a spacious, cool room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Weekend
Perfect - coming back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shelly is so sweet and helpful! Loved the Koi pond. Room very comfortable. Breakfast was awesome. Beautiful house. Even saw a deer in the driveway!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't miss this awesome B&B
We absolutely LOVED this place. Perfect location, amazing town,delicious breakfasts, spectacular innkeeper (Shelli). Even has a refrigerator for the guests to store drinks, leftovers, etc. Both the front porch and back yard areas are fantastic to sit and read or watch the world go by. HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience for our first time in Michigan and at a bed and breakfast. Quaint, walkable area, quiet, relaxing and a delicious breakfast each morning. Shelly, the host, was helpful, prompt and friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Amazing property. Amazing staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, quaint b&b - very comfortable
Beautiful big late 19th century house with quirky layout and traditional stylings. Shelley greeted us on arrival and was very friendly and helpful. She made us feel right at home. The room was beautiful, clean and spacious with very comfortable bed, reading chairs and private bathroom. Complimentary Snacks, water, tea, coffee and hot chocolate were available in the shared mini kitchen, with microwave and sink. Breakfast was good but no options provided. Shelley served us OJ, french toast and sausage with syrup and fresh pineapple. Plenty of juice and coffee available. The ample patio seating was a highlight and we chose to eat on the front terrace. Quiet neighbourhood 10 mins walk to waterfront/Main Street with many food and beverage options and shopping. On-site parking also available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely recommend!
FABULOUS B&B in central Grand Haven, walking distance to the boutique/restaurant area, super cute and comfy rooms, classic bathrooms with claw foot tubs. All the modern comforts (eg Kurig coffee) with old world charm!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shelly was fantastic and very nice. The house was awesome and we loved it. We we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our stay at Boyden
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shelly was very nice and accommodating. The property was in great shape and the room was very nice. Close to everything. Would certainly return the next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Boyden House was amazing! We stayed in room 5 (Amber's Room), and could not be happier. The private terrace was amazing to enjoy a summer evening. Host was great and gave good recommendations. Breakfast was delicious. Could not recommend more.

8/10 Good

Bonita, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was walking distance to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erikas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shelly is a very friendly host, she greeted us and showed us around the house. The room was very clean and as expected based on pictures. Wonderful area, peaceful neighborhood, and overall great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Allen Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old home and friendly inn keeper.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay, better than I imagined, cannot wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melonie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic home with several areas to choose to enjoy. Porches, separate eating areas for breakfast off street parking. Shelly was so friendly and helpful. Our room was quiet and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eating breakfast on the porch while enjoying the cooler temperature was great. The town was very walkable and the pier with the lighthouse and beachfront was a highlight of our trip. If we were in the area again, we would stay here and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanne L

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property within walking distance of beach & downtown. My room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Victorian decor was lovely. We enjoyed having a delicious breakfast on the front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with our stay. The Boyden House is a beautiful place. The breakfasts were great. Shelly, our hostess, made sure that everything went smoothly. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is planning a stay in Grand Haven.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our one night stay. Our room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. We walked to our evening activities so the location was important for us in choosing this B and B.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were excellent. Shelly was a great hostess and the breakfasts were outstanding. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, BARTLETT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed being able to walk to town and the waterfront. Great location in a very pretty neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely house and friendly innkeeper, close to downtown. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the history of the property, it brought back memories of my Grandfather’s home! It was very comfortable, quiet & a beautiful place to meet other folks from around the world! Shelly was the perfect host!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is all old in1870's have some modern amenities and in a quiet neighborhood. Everything is in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

jane

We were unable to travel to the Boyden House as we had Covid sweep through our home. I have reached out to the Boyden house ahead of our stay and have heard nothing back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property, nice people, definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022